tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-87022900593881257592014-10-04T21:12:41.767-04:00K.I.T. by StephThis blog explores Stephanie's adventures in entrepreneur land. Stephanie recently started a home based not-for-profit business offering Handmade stationary items including: notecards, greeting cards, stationary sets and earrings. The goal of the business is not to make a profit. Rather, the aim is to help people stay in touch and give people options and flexibility in their greeting card options. Stay tuned......Stephaniehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10966067702187611086noreply@blogger.comBlogger11125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8702290059388125759.post-28897141667626354692010-06-10T09:36:00.004-04:002010-06-10T09:52:54.503-04:00K.I.T. June 2010<embed pluginspage="http://www.macromedia.com/go/getflashplayer" src="http://picasaweb.google.com/s/c/bin/slideshow.swf" width="400" height="267" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" flashvars="host=picasaweb.google.com&amp;hl=en_US&amp;feat=flashalbum&amp;RGB=0x000000&amp;feed=http%3A%2F%2Fpicasaweb.google.com%2Fdata%2Ffeed%2Fapi%2Fuser%2FSMariaBR%2Falbumid%2F5481131750961842385%3Falt%3Drss%26kind%3Dphoto%26hl%3Den_US"></embed><br /><br /><strong>How much does that card cost?</strong><br /><br />The short answer is $0. I am a not-for-profit business and accept voluntary donations.<br /><br />I would love to make you cards or jewelry if you would like something personal for yourself or as a gift. If you would like to give me a monetary donation to cover the cost of materials I will appreciate it greatly , but it is not expected or required.<br /><br />Thank you for your continued support!<br /><br /><embed type="application/x-shockwave-flash" src="http://picasaweb.google.com/s/c/bin/slideshow.swf" width="288" height="192" flashvars="host=picasaweb.google.com&hl=en_US&feat=flashalbum&RGB=0x000000&feed=http%3A%2F%2Fpicasaweb.google.com%2Fdata%2Ffeed%2Fapi%2Fuser%2FSMariaBR%2Falbumid%2F5466371795374902065%3Falt%3Drss%26kind%3Dphoto%26hl%3Den_US" pluginspage="http://www.macromedia.com/go/getflashplayer"></embed><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/KitBySteph/~4/WwjRYYOupBs" height="1" width="1" alt=""/>Stephaniehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10966067702187611086noreply@blogger.com1http://kitbysteph.blogspot.com/2010/06/kit-june-2010.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8702290059388125759.post-19356819216816764672010-05-01T15:15:00.003-04:002010-05-02T15:50:37.045-04:00More Pics<a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_dpgRr3eIJAQ/S93SeiRVOqI/AAAAAAAAANY/5of8pQRn_aY/s1600/100_2855.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5466756944735058594" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 240px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_dpgRr3eIJAQ/S93SeiRVOqI/AAAAAAAAANY/5of8pQRn_aY/s320/100_2855.JPG" border="0" /></a><br /><div><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_dpgRr3eIJAQ/S93SeBLql_I/AAAAAAAAANQ/EpfDfW2CN7w/s1600/100_2851.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5466756935852922866" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 240px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 320px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_dpgRr3eIJAQ/S93SeBLql_I/AAAAAAAAANQ/EpfDfW2CN7w/s320/100_2851.JPG" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><div><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_dpgRr3eIJAQ/S93Sd5EHekI/AAAAAAAAANI/qvEF1TJtpzQ/s1600/100_2849.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5466756933673777730" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 240px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_dpgRr3eIJAQ/S93Sd5EHekI/AAAAAAAAANI/qvEF1TJtpzQ/s320/100_2849.JPG" border="0" /></a> </div></div><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/KitBySteph/~4/c83yDCf6gfk" height="1" width="1" alt=""/>Stephaniehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10966067702187611086noreply@blogger.com0http://kitbysteph.blogspot.com/2010/05/more-pics.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8702290059388125759.post-72547248096876384342009-10-03T16:21:00.005-04:002010-06-10T09:40:21.815-04:00Slide show....<embed pluginspage="http://www.macromedia.com/go/getflashplayer" src="http://picasaweb.google.com/s/c/bin/slideshow.swf" width="288" height="192" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" flashvars="host=picasaweb.google.com&amp;hl=en_US&amp;feat=flashalbum&amp;RGB=0x000000&amp;feed=http%3A%2F%2Fpicasaweb.google.com%2Fdata%2Ffeed%2Fapi%2Fuser%2FSMariaBR%2Falbumid%2F5367761202638055057%3Falt%3Drss%26kind%3Dphoto%26authkey%3DGv1sRgCJyaj8T3_YTR9AE%26hl%3Den_US"></embed><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/KitBySteph/~4/LNh99XP3kVw" height="1" width="1" alt=""/>Stephaniehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10966067702187611086noreply@blogger.com0http://kitbysteph.blogspot.com/2009/10/blog-post.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8702290059388125759.post-8219547809372166002009-10-03T16:11:00.004-04:002009-10-03T16:18:49.755-04:00New Product....<span style="font-style:italic;">K.I.T by Steph</span> now offers customizable cards.<br /><br />Did you ever see a card and think "That's cute, but i wish it had a different message inside"? Well, <span style="font-style:italic;">K.I.T by Steph</span> has the solution: customizable cards. Choose your card and then choose the message that goes inside. Messages are self-stick so you can decide if you'd like to put the message on the outside (leaving more room for a personal message on the inside) or on the inside.<br /><br />To see a sample go to the <span style="font-style:italic;">K.I.T by Steph</span> Picasa site.<br /><br /><a href="http://picasaweb.google.com/SMariaBR/KITBySteph?authkey=Gv1sRgCJyaj8T3_YTR9AE&feat=directlink">Click here to go to Picasa and view samples!</a><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/KitBySteph/~4/iFm5BfwOW64" height="1" width="1" alt=""/>Stephaniehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10966067702187611086noreply@blogger.com0http://kitbysteph.blogspot.com/2009/10/new-product.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8702290059388125759.post-7305544294248463982009-10-03T16:07:00.006-04:002009-10-03T16:20:47.821-04:00Picasa album with enlargable images!!Check it out!<br /><a href="<br />http://picasaweb.google.com/SMariaBR/KITBySteph?authkey=Gv1sRgCJyaj8T3_YTR9AE&feat=directlink">Click here to go directly to Picasa</a><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/KitBySteph/~4/EqufCM-8qGM" height="1" width="1" alt=""/>Stephaniehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10966067702187611086noreply@blogger.com0http://kitbysteph.blogspot.com/2009/10/picasa-album-with-enlargable-images.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8702290059388125759.post-91410292391736162462009-09-06T17:13:00.003-04:002009-09-06T18:14:05.778-04:00More Pics: Get Well, Thank you, Thinking of you and non-English Greetings(spanish)<a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_dpgRr3eIJAQ/SqQmSnvFWvI/AAAAAAAAABs/oWHDevjJ6kk/s1600-h/mail-4.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: undefinedpx; height: undefinedpx;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_dpgRr3eIJAQ/SqQmSnvFWvI/AAAAAAAAABs/oWHDevjJ6kk/s320/mail-4.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5378465956333181682" /></a><br /><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_dpgRr3eIJAQ/SqQmSN16KWI/AAAAAAAAABk/byR5dYWILPI/s1600-h/mail-3.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: undefinedpx; height: undefinedpx;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_dpgRr3eIJAQ/SqQmSN16KWI/AAAAAAAAABk/byR5dYWILPI/s320/mail-3.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5378465949382486370" /></a><br /><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_dpgRr3eIJAQ/SqQmR8P2LLI/AAAAAAAAABc/hH-JF6wyy-o/s1600-h/mail-2.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: undefinedpx; height: undefinedpx;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_dpgRr3eIJAQ/SqQmR8P2LLI/AAAAAAAAABc/hH-JF6wyy-o/s320/mail-2.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5378465944659438770" /></a><br /><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_dpgRr3eIJAQ/SqQmRcHRnYI/AAAAAAAAABU/5PqSxaqIHjU/s1600-h/mail.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: undefinedpx; height: undefinedpx;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_dpgRr3eIJAQ/SqQmRcHRnYI/AAAAAAAAABU/5PqSxaqIHjU/s320/mail.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5378465936033553794" /></a><br /><br />These are a few of my recent designs. I have a sample book full of cards. When ordering you can purchase from the limited editions directly OR choose a design and alter to your liking. To set up an appointment drop me a line by email smariabr@gmail.com or text 412-512-7889 or just give me a call!<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/KitBySteph/~4/xWyi_dNvRUU" height="1" width="1" alt=""/>Stephaniehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10966067702187611086noreply@blogger.com0http://kitbysteph.blogspot.com/2009/09/blog-post.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8702290059388125759.post-5495598725728909892009-09-06T16:44:00.004-04:002009-09-06T17:09:43.236-04:00new pic<a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_dpgRr3eIJAQ/SqQktsaWlFI/AAAAAAAAABM/CbcQD_VQBLU/s1600-h/mail-1.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: undefinedpx; height: undefinedpx;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_dpgRr3eIJAQ/SqQktsaWlFI/AAAAAAAAABM/CbcQD_VQBLU/s320/mail-1.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5378464222421619794" /></a><br /><br />New pic!<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/KitBySteph/~4/tw8481yVOOQ" height="1" width="1" alt=""/>Stephaniehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10966067702187611086noreply@blogger.com0http://kitbysteph.blogspot.com/2009/09/new-pic.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8702290059388125759.post-5144818224785456182009-08-28T13:52:00.002-04:002009-08-28T14:12:56.461-04:00InspirationWhat inspires me 1) Romans 1:20 The natural world is filled with unparalleled beauty. Just sitting on the front porch observing the natural surroundings never ceases to amaze and inspire me. 2) Paint chips at the hardware store gives me ideas for unique color combinations.<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/KitBySteph/~4/tP3mTfRnzBc" height="1" width="1" alt=""/>Stephaniehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10966067702187611086noreply@blogger.com0http://kitbysteph.blogspot.com/2009/08/inspiration.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8702290059388125759.post-46025413819215790792009-08-09T19:52:00.004-04:002009-08-09T20:11:04.975-04:00Goals<div><br /></div>It's so important to set goals! <div>To keep track of where you have come and where you want to go. </div><div><br /></div><div>So here are a few business goals:<div><br /><div>- Offering a product that anticipates and fills the needs of my customers</div><div>- Be creative <span class="blsp-spelling-corrected" id="SPELLING_ERROR_0">and</span> display a <span class="blsp-spelling-corrected" id="SPELLING_ERROR_1">provocative</span> originality in design and marketing</div><div>- Be affordable, but profitable</div></div></div><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/KitBySteph/~4/ig9Ae1gUhXc" height="1" width="1" alt=""/>Stephaniehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10966067702187611086noreply@blogger.com0http://kitbysteph.blogspot.com/2009/08/goals.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8702290059388125759.post-86376977692323160532009-08-08T20:19:00.002-04:002009-08-08T20:49:46.835-04:00How it Began<div><span class="Apple-tab-span" style="white-space:pre"> </span>As is the case with most business beginnings, <i><b>K.I.T.bySteph</b></i> was born at the convergence of several events. My volunteer career was in full swing, my $ecular job failed me, an impending trip to an International Convention in Hawaii were all motivating factors.</div><div><br /></div><div><span class="Apple-tab-span" style="white-space:pre"> </span>Well, i misplaced my part-time secular job and source of income and since I am going to Hawaii for the International Convention of Jehovah's Witnesses in Honolulu, Hawaii in November (and of course I have to pay the bills) I needed a source of income. I thought about getting a part-time job, but I wasn't finding a job with my desired schedule (my full days in volunteer service are Wednesday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday). My career as a Regular Pioneer (a.k.a. full time volunteer minister) always takes the primary place in my life so I started considering my other options.</div><div><br /></div><div><span class="Apple-tab-span" style="white-space:pre"> </span>I discussed my options with my friends and fellow Pioneers. They were full of suggestions, but a recurring theme among their advice was "pray to Jehovah God, be creative, think about what you like to do, use the talents Jehovah gave you in a way that allows you to support yourself and continue in your volunteer ministry." </div><div><br /></div><div><span class="Apple-tab-span" style="white-space:pre"> </span>Jewelry making and scrap booking have been a lifelong passion, so it was a natural choice to have one of these avenues become the focus of my first business venture. I spent two days making a sample book full of cards and then began showing these samples to friends, associates and relatives.....and the rest is history..... </div><div><br /></div><div>Jehovah has blessed my efforts to support myself while putting service to him first in my life. How I appreciate His support and guidance and the support of those who have put trust in my creative abilities.</div><div><br /></div><div>Thank you for your business and support!!!</div><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/KitBySteph/~4/E-u3HvgiuUw" height="1" width="1" alt=""/>Stephaniehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10966067702187611086noreply@blogger.com0http://kitbysteph.blogspot.com/2009/08/how-it-began.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8702290059388125759.post-38170867155426174192009-08-07T22:21:00.001-04:002009-08-08T21:01:52.768-04:00Day 1<div><i> K.I.T. (Keep In Touch) by </i><span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_0"><i>Steph</i></span> is the name of my new Handmade Stationary business. I've always wanted to be an <span class="blsp-spelling-corrected" id="SPELLING_ERROR_1">entrepreneur</span> and since I've already sold four orders I would say I am officially and entrepreneur. </div><div><br /></div><div> While this is not technically the first day of my new business venture, this is my first day of blogging about it. On this blog I will keep track of all the things I learn as I operate my new business. I will also use it to display new items and bounce design ideas off of you all.</div><div><br /></div><div>Thanks in advance for all your help!</div><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/KitBySteph/~4/heyS5DcSuUM" height="1" width="1" alt=""/>Stephaniehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10966067702187611086noreply@blogger.com0http://kitbysteph.blogspot.com/2009/08/day-1.html